People searching "download Flameshot" are usually Linux users switching from a clunkier default screenshot tool, though the app runs just as well on Windows and macOS. What sets it apart is the floating toolbar that appears the moment you drag a selection box, letting you draw arrows or blur sensitive text before the image ever hits your clipboard. No separate editor window, no extra app to open. Grab the installer for your platform below.
Why Linux Users Reach for This One First
Flameshot was built with GNOME and KDE workflows in mind, and it's packaged directly in most major distro repositories, so the download here is mainly useful for Windows, macOS or users on a distro without it prepackaged.
It's released under an open-source license, and the same annotation toolbar behaves identically across all three operating systems, which isn't something every cross-platform capture tool manages.
Who ends up using Flameshot
Linux desktop users and anyone documenting bugs or writing how-tos reach for Flameshot when they want markup without opening a separate editor.
- Developers filing bug reports that need arrows and highlights on a screenshot fast
- Linux users on distros without a built-in annotate-while-capturing tool
- Writers building how-to guides that need consistent, quickly blurred screenshots
Before you install
A couple of things worth knowing about Flameshot before you request the link: it covers Windows, macOS and Linux, so pick the right build for the machine you're setting up. And on pricing, Flameshot is open source, so the installer is free with no trial timer, feature lock, or upsell screen to click past. It's developed and maintained by Flameshot Team.
System requirements
- WindowsWindows 10 or 11 (64-bit); older 7/8.1 builds usually still run but no longer get official support
- macOSa recent macOS release — check the download page for the current minimum version, since Apple Silicon vs Intel builds sometimes differ
- Linuxmost current 64-bit distributions; look for a native .deb/.rpm/AppImage or a package in your distro's own repository
Heavier workloads (large files, high-res media, big projects) will naturally want more RAM and a faster CPU/GPU than the bare minimum.
Quick steps
- Get the build matching your OS from the link below.
- Trigger a capture with the shortcut and drag a region.
- Annotate in the on-screen toolbar, then copy or save.
Flameshot: the honest trade-offs
- Annotation toolbar appears instantly in the capture window itself
- Identical feature set across Windows, macOS and Linux
- Lightweight and fast to trigger via keyboard shortcut
- No built-in screen recording, stills only
- Global hotkey setup can be fiddly on some Linux window managers
This download points to Flameshot's official GitHub release assets, unmodified from what the project's own team publishes.
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Keeping Flameshot up to date
Since Flameshot is open source, most Linux distributions keep it current through their own package manager. On Windows/macOS, re-running the installer from the official site (or an updater built into the app, if it has one) gets you the latest release. Sticking to the developer's own distribution channel — which is what this page links to — means you're never stuck on an old build with unpatched bugs just because a mirror site stopped updating its copy.
Features, install steps, alternatives and more detail live on the main Flameshot page.
Frequently asked questions
Can Flameshot copy a screenshot directly to clipboard?
Yes, after capturing you can copy to clipboard in one click without saving a file first.
Does Flameshot need any account or login to use?
No, it runs entirely locally and never asks you to sign in.
